
Alcatraz Island Tour with San Francisco Bay Tour
Pick your date
Highlighted days have spots open. Grey days are sold out or not running.
September 2026
Loading live availability
Who is going?
Adults
Age 13 and over
Children
Age 12 and under
Select a highlighted day to see live departure times and the exact price for your group.
Non-refundable booking. Same price on Viator, Outty earns a commission.
Traveler rating
3.5/5
Based on 4 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Alcatraz Island Tour with San Francisco Bay Tour worth booking?
Alcatraz Island Tour with San Francisco Bay Tour is a 3-hour experience in San Francisco, United States, from $148 per person. It scores 39 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.5/5 rating across 4 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 39 / 100
- Rating
- 3.5/5 (4)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $148 per person
This is the official Alcatraz prison tour that gives you access ON the island and INSIDE the building cellblocks with the award-winning audio tour in multiple languages. You will get to experience all of the interesting
What you get
About this experience
This is the official Alcatraz prison tour that gives you access ON the island and INSIDE the building cellblocks with the award-winning audio tour in multiple languages. You will get to experience all of the interesting parts of the Alcatraz Island and the stories behind. A 15 minutes ferry ride will take you from Pier 33 to the island in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, and when you are done with the Alcatraz tour, you can take any ferry back to the pier. It's definitely the one tour you don't want to miss when visiting San Francisco! What's better? This tour includes a bonus San Francisco Bay Tour - a cruise tour that takes you around the Alcatraz Island and under the famous Golden Gate Bridge in just 60 minutes! Tour starts near Pier 39 which is within walking distance from the Alcatraz Pier at Pier 33, and there are multiple departures daily so you could use it basically on any day, at any departure time! Don't miss your chance to experience the best San Francisco Bay tours!
What's included
Included
- A bonus San Francisco Bay Tour to see under the Golden Gate Bridge
- Round trip ferry rides to the Alcatraz Island
- The official Alcatraz cell house audio tour
- The Official Alcatraz Tour Entry Ticket
What you'll see and do
Alcatraz Island
You will visit the world famous Alcatraz Prison with the award-winning audio tour in your selected language and have the flexibility to take any returning ferry back to Pier 33. 15 minutes round trip ferry rides are included.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Golden Gate Bridge
You will pass by under the Golden Gate Bridge on the San Francisco Bay Tour.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Alcatraz Island
San Francisco, California, 94133, United States
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Alcatraz Island · San Francisco, California, 94133, United States
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- de, pt, ko, cmn, ja, en, it, fr, nl, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Bike & View San Francisco Bicycle Rentals
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Photos





What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Pace and timing
1 mentionSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Alcatraz Island Tour with San Francisco Bay Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Horrible Company, Avoid!
Tried booking, sent me a link saying it was waiting for confirmation and everything seemed fined. Knowing there was very little space avaiavble for today, I messaged them saying please let me know if your can confirm this asap with a message as there where other options avaiable at the time. Around an hour later a automated reply said we were declined, no response from my message..... why the hell do they sell tickets for somthing that is over booked, and then after waiting an hour nothing is aviavble anymore. D*hshit Company, D*ogshit Service. avoid at all costs.
via Tripadvisor
Must see!!
Outstanding tour!! Very well organized and the atmosphere was amazing! Would definitely recommend this to everyone who wants to tour this place.
via Tripadvisor
Knowing the difference...
Knowing the difference between vouchers and tickets. We almost missed our tour due to the misunderstanding.
via Viator
Recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing experience. You may not need to get there early though.
We had an amazing time. Both the cruise around the bay and the Alcatraz tour were as awesome as we expected. Our real only complain was the fact that we and a bunch other people arrived early for the Alcatraz tour and went in line, with the idea of getting good seats in the ship. However the people in charge of logistics kept leaving latecomers in alongside the early goers. Of course it’s nitpicking and maybe even petty. But what’s the point of arriving early if there’s no reward? Again, the cruise and tour were amazing. Loved the audio explanation of all the parts in Alcatraz. Definitely will recommend.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 39
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Alcatraz Island Tour with San Francisco Bay Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Francisco.
How much does Alcatraz Island Tour with San Francisco Bay Tour cost?
+
Prices start at $148 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in San Francisco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Alcatraz Island Tour with San Francisco Bay Tour take?
+
Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in San Francisco is not rushed.
Is Alcatraz Island Tour with San Francisco Bay Tour worth it?
+
It holds an Outty Ranking of 39 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.5/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in San Francisco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Alcatraz Island Tour with San Francisco Bay Tour?
+
No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Alcatraz Island Tour with San Francisco Bay Tour suitable for kids and families?
+
Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Alcatraz Island Tour with San Francisco Bay Tour?
+
Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in San Francisco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
+
Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in San Francisco and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Alcatraz Island Tour with San Francisco Bay Tour start and how do I get there?
+
The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central San Francisco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in San Francisco?
+
San Francisco packs Alcatraz, Muir Woods, Napa and the bay into day-trip range, which makes booking order matter more than anywhere else in the US. Alcatraz sells out weeks ahead, wine-country vans fill on weekends, and the best food walks in the Mission and Chinatown cap at a dozen people. Our ranking favours small groups and guides who live in the neighbourhood they walk. On Outty we rank every San Francisco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz, Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
+
September and October, the city's real summer, once the fog season breaks. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in San Francisco?
+
Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
+
Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
Ready to lock in your spot?
Pick a date, choose your group, and see the exact price for Alcatraz Island Tour with San Francisco Bay Tour.
Pick your date




